Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

Sport Management Internships

The internship is the "capstone" experience for undergraduate Sport Management students. It is an interesting, challenging, and enjoyable experience. An internship allows the student to work and learn outside of the classroom at an approved site selected by the student. It is designed to be a mutually beneficial experience and provide a practical, experiential learning environment for competent, energetic students. The internship will also a service to the cooperating site by providing a new source of ideas, leadership, and potential candidates for employment.

SPMT 4376/4378 Sport Management Internship I/II

Prerequisites

• Junior or senior status
• Major in Sport Management
• Sport-related internship site
• Permission from Ashley Harry, Sport Management Internship Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I Enroll in SPMT 4376 or 4378?

The internship courses are permit-only, meaning students cannot add the course on their schedule without permission from the KSM Advisors and Ashley Harry, Sport Management Internship Coordinator. To be granted a permit in the course, students must meet the prerequisites above and submit the completed Sport Management Internship Verifcation Forms to Ashley Harry before the applicable deadline.

Sport Management Internship Verification Forms

When are the deadlines to apply for an internship?

The completed Sport Management Internship Verifcation Forms must be submitted one week before classes begin.

• Summer 2026 semester - Friday, May 22
• Fall 2026 semester - Monday, August 17
• Spring 2027 semester - Wednesday, January 6

Is an internship required for all Sport Management students?

SPMT 4376 is a required course for all majors in Sport Management. SPMT 4378 is an elective course for Sport Management majors. It can be completed in the same semester as SPMT 4376 or later. Students with a minor or a concentration in Sport Management cannot take SPMT 4376 or SPMT 4378.

When are internships offered?

SPMT 4376 and 4378 can be taken in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

How long is the internship?

SPMT 4376 and 4378 should run for the entire duration of the semester. Additionally, the internship must involve at least 200 contact hours. If a student enrolls in SPMT 4376 and SPMT 4378 in the same semester, then they must complete 400 contact hours.

Where can I intern?

The intership must be completed at a sport-related site. The site must be approved by Ashley Harry, Sport Management Internship Coordinator, before being granted a permit in the course. In the past, many of our students have interned with TTU Athletics, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock Matadors, and local school districts. Internships outside Lubbock or Texas are possible if they fit within your course schedule.